illinois (as most states) requires an eval be prepared that investigates crim hist, drug/alc abuse, as well as potentially eneficial info. the state also prepares to argue issues that could increase penalty, the def could decrease. it has been plead, so any future singing vickmay do is irrelevant. dockets are also very full, it may be as much a matter of nothing avail sooner. illlinois requires a min per(sent hrg should not be in heat of moment).